Graduate Program - Thoughtworks University

What is Thoughtworks University?

Established in 2005, Thoughtworks University (TWU) is our immersive entry-level program designed to prepare you for life as a Thoughtworker. The one year experience starts with a an immersive four-week in-person training, learning how to build working software and how to be a great consultant ready to tackle the most ambitious challenges for our clients. Afterwards you’ll join your first project as a consultant and continue the program with monthly sessions. Like the 3,800+ Thoughtworkers that have graduated from Thoughtworks University, you'll make lifelong friendships with colleagues from around the world. 

Thoughtworks University is not a technical bootcamp. it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network with people from all across the globe, learn about different cultures and understand how Thoughtworks operates as a business. Perhaps most importantly, you will learn how to be a great consultant from experienced Thoughtworkers. Upon completing Thoughtworks University, graduates continue to build their skills and knowledge initially via shadow opportunities before being placed to consult on client projects.

Each project will see graduates obtain experiences and exposure to:

• best practice software development
• various industries
• different types of projects/ problems  
• new technologies and different tech stacks
• different teams of Thoughtworkers

Graduates don’t have set rotations or prescribed career paths – Thoughtworkers are empowered to drive their own learning journey and to make their mark in tech. All Thoughtworkers have access to internal learning resources, mentors, development budgets and development leave. If you’re a self-starter and have the hunger to learn, Thoughtworks is the environment for you.

Graduate Pathways Available

Developer - work with our clients to ensure we are evolving their technology and empowering adaptive mindsets to meet their business goals.

Business Analyst - the bridge between clients and developers, determining what outcomes software must achieve, how it should be used and then generating bold ideas to create custom applications.

Experience Designer - leverage both the left and right brain to assess how humans interact with technology and create a more useful and compelling design for end-users.

What do we look for in our Graduates?

• A love for technology and software excellence
• Passion for variety and learning
• Desire to be in Consulting
• Care about social and economic justice
• Hold Australian/ New Zealand Citizenship or Australian PR at time of application
• Commitment to Thoughtworks University
• If applying to be a Software Developer, we'd expect you to have working knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language

Key Dates

Thoughtworks University has 4 - 5 intakes throughout the year. You will attend Thoughtworks University within your first month of joining Thoughtworks Australia. 

*Note: Australia may not participate in all TWU terms